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title: "The Provision of a Head of Finance, Commercial and Projects for the Infected Blood Inquiry 2"
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# The Provision of a Head of Finance, Commercial and Projects for the Infected Blood Inquiry 2

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f8f4d01-69d4-46c0-8475-583ec538fb22

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## Summary

This procurement process involves the Cabinet Office, seeking recruitment services for the position of Head of Finance, Commercial, and Projects for the Infected Blood Inquiry. The procurement falls under the category of services with CPV classification 79600000 and is located within the United Kingdom. The process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with its contract period commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 30th June 2026. Most recently updated on 27th April 2026, the total contract value, excluding VAT, reached £169,818 following extensions, with two uplifts of £61,108.75 and £40,524.75 incorporated. The procurement stage is marked as complete, indicating an award update.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly large-scale enterprises, given the notable contract value increase. SMEs and VCSEs might find less suitability due to the procurement preferences outlined. Companies adept in providing professional services at scale can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio by partnering with a high-profile governmental body like the Cabinet Office. The engagement promises extended visibility and potential further involvement in similar comprehensive roles within government-led inquiries or projects.

## Notice

Provision of the Call-Off Deliverables Additional information: 2 Extensions: 1.Time extension, taking the expiry date from 30/09/2025 to 30/12/2025. Uplift PS61,108.75 (excluding VAT) 2.Time extension, taking the Contract Expiry Date from 31/12/2025 to 31/03/2026. Value uplift of PS40,524.75 (excluding VAT), Taking the Total Contract Value to PS169,818 (excluding VAT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e22a10f-2270-4d24-aa93-730a850fb8d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £211,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,184 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MLC PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 08:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e22a10f-2270-4d24-aa93-730a850fb8d5
- 1 Dec 2025 at 13:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e22a10f-2270-4d24-aa93-730a850fb8d5
- 1 Apr 2025 at 14:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e22a10f-2270-4d24-aa93-730a850fb8d5
- 1 Apr 2025 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e22a10f-2270-4d24-aa93-730a850fb8d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e22a10f-2270-4d24-aa93-730a850fb8d5
  27th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66ddee2d-a729-4542-977f-6a7ae021be86

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